Tech Lead Data Consultant

GFT Technologies SE; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 214,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

GFT Poland is seeking a Tech Lead Data Consultant in Kraków on a hybrid basis. You will drive a strategic data transformation project, building large-scale pipelines and modernizing financial platforms in a regulated environment.

You will design high-performance data systems, work with Spark, Databricks, PySpark, Kafka, and Azure cloud, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business needs. The role requires 7+ years of experience, strong communication, and a proactive DevOps

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software or data engineering experience.
• Strong Spark and Databricks expertise.
• Hands-on PySpark experience and Azure cloud knowledge.
• Kubernetes, Kafka and streaming architectures experience.
• DevOps, CI/CD and agile collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable data processing solutions with Spark and Databricks.
• Develop data pipelines using PySpark, Python and Java.
• Create high-performance, distributed systems with low latency.
• Implement streaming solutions based on Kafka architectures.
• Design cloud-native solutions in Microsoft Azure.
• Support CI/CD processes and DevOps practices.
• Collaborate with agile teams to deliver requirements.
• Analyze complex data flows and propose technical solutions.
• Participate in system modernization and transformation initiatives.
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of data platforms.

Skills

Spark & Databricks

PySpark

Azure

Kubernetes

Kafka

CI/CD

Distributed systems

Agile

Tools

Databricks

Kafka

Kubernetes

Job description

Tech Lead Data Consultant

Location: Kraków, PL, 30-302

Working place: Hybrid

Working Location:

Type of contract: B2B contract

Salary range: 155-205 PLN/H

What will you do?

Join a strategic data transformation initiative focused on building and enhancing a large-scale data pipeline that feeds and reconciles inbound data from deal stores to consumer regulatory and settlement systems. You will work on modernizing enterprise-grade financial services platforms within a highly regulated environment, leveraging cloud-native technologies, big data solutions, and distributed streaming architectures. The role involves designing high-performance systems, improving data processing capabilities, and collaborating closely with technical and business stakeholders.

• Design and develop scalable data processing solutions using Spark and Databricks
• Build and enhance data pipelines using PySpark, Python and Java
• Develop high-performance, high-availability distributed systems
• Implement and maintain streaming solutions based on Kafka architectures
• Design and optimize cloud-native solutions in Microsoft Azure
• Support CI/CD processes and DevOps practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver business requirements
• Analyze complex technical flows and propose suitable technical solutions
• Participate in system modernization and application transformation initiatives
• Ensure reliability, scalability and performance of data platforms

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional software engineering or data engineering experience
• Strong experience with Spark and Databricks
• Hands-on experience with PySpark
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud technologies
• Experience with Kubernetes
• Experience designing and implementing Kafka-based streaming solutions
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience building distributed, high-throughput and low-latency systems
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently on complex technical challenges
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in Agile teams
• Openness to work hybrid from our client's office (Kraków) 3 days a week

Nice to have

• Experience providing Level 3 (DEV) production support in a high-pressure environment

We are GFT Poland. WE KNOW how to tackle complex issues with innovative approach to deliver the highest value. Our reputation has been built around one simple rule: we do not overpromise, WE DELIVER. We deliver to our employees, clients and partners. WE GROW as you grow, so investing in you is our business strategy. Caring for each other is our priority. WE CARE who you are, what you need, how you feel. WE CARE to smile, have fun and develop as human beings.

Why Choose GFT?

• A culture of top performance
• Deep tech IT engineering & consulting
• 1200 skilled & top-class experts
• 77% of the team are regular/senior
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Ambitious projects, trainings and tools you need to flourish
• Google Cloud Partner of the Year - for going above and beyond for customers